Samsung Galaxy A05s vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A05s targets ultra-budget consumers with a massive 6.7-inch display and respectable 5000 mAh battery, yet suffers from dated 60Hz LCD technology and weak Snapdragon 680 performance for demanding apps. Redmi Note 12 Pro+ delivers substantially more for approximately double the price: a vibrant 120Hz AMOLED screen, superior MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor, exceptional 200 MP camera with optical stabilization, lightning-fast 120W charging, 5G connectivity, and IP53 dust/water resistance. Both share identical battery capacity, but the Note 12 Pro+ excels in virtually every meaningful category. Galaxy A05s works for messaging and media consumption, but the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ provides genuine flagship features at competitive mid-range pricing. Choose the Redmi for better long-term value and user experience.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A05s if…
- →Extremely affordable at $159 for a Samsung smartphone
- →Large 5000 mAh battery provides two-day endurance
- →Big 6.7-inch display for media consumption
Buy the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ if…
- →200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- →120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- →OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A05s
Pros
- Extremely affordable at $159 for a Samsung smartphone
- Large 5000 mAh battery provides two-day endurance
- Big 6.7-inch display for media consumption
- 50 MP main camera takes acceptable daylight photos
- 25W charging is decent for the budget segment
Cons
- HD+ resolution is noticeably pixelated on the 6.7-inch screen
- No 5G — 4G LTE only
- Snapdragon 680 is slow for multitasking
- No NFC — no contactless payments
- Plastic build feels fragile and cheap
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
Pros
- 200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- 120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
- 120Hz AMOLED display
- NFC included
Cons
- Dimensity 1080 is a mid-range chip, not flagship
- Heavy at 210 g
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide is mediocre
- MIUI ads in some regions
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A05s | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (One UI Core 5.1) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 194 g | 210 g |
| Material | Plastic frame and back | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | None | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 167.0 x 77.8 x 8.8 mm | 162.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8 | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.0 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | PLS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1600 x 720 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x1.9 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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